Beryl Edmonds Poet Limerick

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Box

Box
One Christmas I got a box of six clocks
Shock sent my heart all flippity-flops
Now I am watching time
Going out of my mind
To find some sleep I keep counting tick-tocks.

Though I'm always grateful for a gift box 
I asked my friend, why a box of six clocks
She said so I'd have time
To write poems that rhyme 
And still have time to scoff a box of chocs.

A poetry addict I admit it
With chocolate I'm over the limit
But a gift of six clocks
Just does not tick my box
Not for a day an hour or a minute.

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27th  April 2023

Writing Challenge - Words with 'X' - Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France 
Word choice - Box no. 5

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Anne-Lise Andresen May 5, 2023 at 1:02 AM - Congratulations on your win in the contest, Belle :) - hugs

Paula Goldsmith May 4, 2023 at 8:23 AM Back with Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading it again.  Have a great/blessed day...............

Constance La France May 4, 2023 at 6:17 AM Belle, thank you for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge congratulations !

Alexis Y. May 3, 2023 at 9:21 PM Hi Belle, I'm just coming back to say congratulations on your 1st place win. It was well deserved:-) Alexis Beryl Edmonds May 3, 2023 at 11:22 PM Thank you Alexis, appreciated… Belle

Alfonso II Warally Ngengethe Mussabwa Chris May 3, 2023 at 9:11 PM Congratulations on your top win in the Contest ...Belle. A poetry addict I admit it. So funny ...I like that too. Well said. Beryl Edmonds May 3, 2023 at 11:21 PM Thank you kindly Alfonso, I’m pleased you found this humorous, very grateful for your comments… Belle

Sotto Poet May 3, 2023 at 6:21 PM A wonderfully penned poem, Belle. Congrats on your podium win. Beryl Edmonds May 3, 2023 at 7:23 PM Thank you Sotto, appreciated very much… Belle

Ann Peck May 3, 2023 at 4:21 PM Oh, this is so good, Belle! I love it! Congratulations! Beryl Edmonds May 3, 2023 at 7:22 PM That’s so nice of you Anne. Bless you, Belle

Jan Allison April 30, 2023 at 1:25 PM ha ha ha this is an absolute gem Belle, always love your witty writes:-) hugs Jan xx Beryl Edmonds April 30, 2023 at 1:41 PM Thank you Jan it’s great to see you back, we’ve missed your witty writes. Hugs Belle :) xx

Gershon Wolf April 29, 2023 at 8:10 PM While I am not a Tik-Tok jock, I just counted 6 clocks in my house! ~ Cuckoo Bird Beryl Edmonds April 30, 2023 at 1:39 PM I have a clock in every room, I remember us having a cuckoo clock when I was young, mom loved it and us kids wrecked it… Belle

Tom Cunningham April 29, 2023 at 2:26 PM Since retiring I barely look at the damn thing, I haven't time (groan) Hope you're both well Belle. Tom Beryl Edmonds April 29, 2023 at 2:38 PM Thank you Tom, time goes by so fast it’s unbelievable. We’re doing well though Alan’s still not walking unaided. Hope you and yours are well. Belle

Alexis Y. April 28, 2023 at 1:53 PM Hi Belle, I enjoyed your string of limericks. I chose box too. I found these lims clever and funny. I'll take six boxes of chocs. Keep the clocks. Best wishes in the contest. Have a nice day and weekend;-) Alexis Beryl Edmonds April 28, 2023 at 1:58 PM Alexis you made me laugh -I’m prepared to go halves, three clocks and three boxes of chocs each, then we’d both have time for our treats. Have a lovely weekend ~ Belle

Daniel Turner April 28, 2023 at 10:52 AM as if you actually wasnt aware of the time, right? Probably excellent fodder for a yard sale. Thanks for the smile, Belle. Have a wonderful weekend:) Beryl Edmonds April 28, 2023 at 12:32 PM I’m aware that times flies when writing poetry, but six clocks is unnecessary. It’s all written in fun even though it’s ridiculous. Thank you Daniel, have a grand weekend too… Belle

Joanna Daniel April 28, 2023 at 1:19 AM These are wonderful, Belle:) funny:) Beryl Edmonds April 28, 2023 at 1:33 AM Thank you Joanna, I’m pleased you enjoyed the read… Belle :)

Victor Buhagiar April 28, 2023 at 1:05 AM Loved this. Make sure the clocks all have the proper time. Beryl Edmonds April 28, 2023 at 1:31 AM Victor I will, one thing for sure is I’ll never run out of time. Thank you, Belle

Andrea Dietrich April 27, 2023 at 4:19 PM what a cute way to do the box theme!! Great job, Belle Beryl Edmonds April 27, 2023 at 5:01 PM Thank you Andrea, from where this came from I’ve no idea… Belle

Paula Goldsmith April 27, 2023 at 2:48 PM A creative/fun write. Good Luck. Have a great day........... Beryl Edmonds April 27, 2023 at 3:45 PM Thank you Paula, have a lovely day yourself… Belle

Lin Lane April 27, 2023 at 1:07 PM Six clocks! Ha, Belle. Sell them all but one and buy yourself some chocolates! Well written limmies. Beryl Edmonds April 27, 2023 at 1:26 PM What a good idea Lin, five clocks to sell and lots of chocolate heaven as well. Thank you, Belle :)

Panagiota Romios April 27, 2023 at 12:14 PM Belle! This is extremely clever-))) Great intertwining of limericks, you genius! Had to Fav, Pangie. Beryl Edmonds April 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM Thank you for your encouraging reply Pangie and the fave too, so very appreciative I am, bless you… Belle

Anne-Lise Andresen April 27, 2023 at 10:02 AM - Listening to tick-tocks and tick-tocks doesn't make me sleepy, Belle ... glad I didn't get a clock in a box :) - An entertaining poem ... best wishes in the contest :) - X, was the hardest challenge :) - hugs Beryl Edmonds April 27, 2023 at 10:56 AM I guess tick-tocks would rock the peace and put a stop to some sleep. Thanks for reading and sending best wishes Anne-Lise. Hugs Belle :)